consolidated

adjective

con·​sol·​i·​dat·​ed kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-təd 

1

: joined together into a coherent, compact, or unified whole

a consolidated balance sheet [=a balance sheet in which the assets and liabilities of a parent company and its subsidiaries are combined]

Ideally, the best building at the most central location becomes the consolidated school, but preferences of pastors and parishioners and local finances play an important role.

—Thomas J. Reese

These accounts collect proceeds from the sale of securities, pay interest, offer check writing and produce a consolidated monthly statement that includes a valuation of the portfolio.

—Robert D. Hershey, Jr.

2

: formed into a firm or solid mass

consolidated snow

The plinths or whaleback dunes are composed of laminated, very weakly consolidated sand …

—C. Vance Haynes, Jr.

Examples of consolidated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In some cases, there might be a entity within the structure that doesn't prepare consolidated financial statements because they're not required to. —Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Inside the room: The 24,000-square-foot office at 655 Broadway St. near the waterfront will support more than 200 local and remote employees in a more consolidated way. —Kate Murphy, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024

While Democrats have almost entirely consolidated behind Vice President Kamala Harris, mostly moderate Republicans and independents account for the undecideds. —Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024

But who are the masters of this newly consolidated county fair? —Charlie Engman, ARTnews.com, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing consolidated

• consolidated school